Refugees who changed the world By Jethro Mullen, CNN
October 22, 2015
Source: CNN
(CNN)They are destitute, desperate but determined. Thousands of them flee their homes every year, risking their lives in unseaworthy boats or crammed in trucks.
Refugees struggling to find a new life in Europe have seized the world's attention. In some places, they have faced a backlash from anti-immigration groups who claim they are a drain on resources.
But history is full of examples of refugees who went on to leave lasting contributions in the realms of science, arts, politics and sports.
Here are just some of the most prominent, in their own words:
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